Fall Back

Synonyms of fall back

• retreat
• regress
• withdraw
• recede
• fallback

Antonyms of fall back

• proceed
• advance
• move forward
• push ahead
• forge ahead

Collocations of fall back

plan

Frequency: 70 %

When things didn't go as expected, they had to fall back on their backup plan.

position

Frequency: 60 %

After losing the lead, the team had to fall back to a defensive position.

routine

Frequency: 50 %

During busy times, he would fall back on his daily routine to stay organized.

habit

Frequency: 45 %

When under stress, she would fall back on her old habit of biting her nails.

tradition

Frequency: 35 %

In times of celebration, the family would fall back on their holiday traditions.

Idiomatic Expressions for fall back

• Phrase: fall back into old habits
  Meaning: to return to previous behaviors or routines, especially negative ones
  Usage: After a stressful day, I tend to fall back into old habits like eating junk food.